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Dallas Area Visitors
Sep 3, 20193 min read
Back to School!
Students are headed back to school, and that means more children and buses on the roads. DID YOU KNOW? The greatest risk to a child isn’t...
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 30, 20194 min read
Is Dallas Oregon Haunted?
Earlier this week we JD Shinn, our CEO, was recording a video as an update on the Visitors Center. During this video there were some very...
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 29, 20192 min read
Is Falls City Watching You?
The next topic in our ongoing series is the story of a "secret government facility outside of Falls City that is watching Dallas". We...
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 27, 20192 min read
Dallas Hanging Tree
We've all heard the rumors about the Hanging Tree in Dallas. I've been told that it was located on the Courthouse Lawn. I've heard that...
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 23, 20193 min read
Day 5: The Best Time For Ice Cream Is Always...Even On A Sunday!
Ice cream's origins are known to reach back as far as the second century B.C., although no specific date of origin nor inventor has been...
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 22, 20193 min read
Days 3 & 4...Dallas Oregon Churches and Bars
To get at the heart of small-town America, peel away the elements of a typical main street. Forget the retail shops or traffic signals....
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 20, 20193 min read
Day 2 Fact or Fiction - Dallas DRAGONS?
Whether you are native to Dallas Oregon or new to town, you've undoubtedly heard the gossip that Dallas High School Mascot, the Dragons,...
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 19, 20193 min read
Day 1: Fact or Fiction in Dallas Oregon
As we "open a can of worms" (as one person stated) regarding myths vs facts in Dallas, we would like each of our readers to know that we...
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 16, 20191 min read
Tales of Dallas Oregon ... True or False?
Beginning next Monday, August 19th, The Dallas Area Visitors Center will begin a series of blog posts addressing Dallas's biggest myths!...
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 15, 20192 min read
Dallas Oregon is rich in art!
It's no doubt, if you've been anywhere in town you've seen some wonderful displays of artwork! From the murals painted on walls to...
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 14, 20191 min read
Mid Valley Wine Trail or BUST!
With Polk County being the second largest wine producer in the state of Oregon, it's no surprise our local lodging options offer amazing...
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 13, 20192 min read
W.C. Brown and the Nickle Toss
Since I've been a part of the Dallas Community, I've had an interest in the history of this community. I've done some basic level...
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 12, 20191 min read
Dallas Events Round Table Tonight!
A couple weeks ago we published a blog about ways you can get involved in Dallas. It was titled 7 Simples Ways You Can Get Involved in...
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 9, 20192 min read
Happy 75th Birthday Smokey The Bear!
Smokey Bear was born on Aug. 9, 1944, when the U.S. Forest Service and the Ad Council agreed that a fictional bear would be the symbol...
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 8, 20191 min read
Giddy Up, Cowboy!
The Rough Stock Rodeo is back for another giddy-up at this year’s Polk County Fair. Slated for Thursday at 7 p.m., the rodeo will feature...
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 7, 20193 min read
Polk County Fair Schedule and Safety!
Going to the Polk County Fair is all about having fun with your family and friends. Here are some pointers to help you enjoy yourself and...
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 6, 20192 min read
Are You Participating in National Night Out?
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to...
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 5, 20192 min read
How to Rejuvenate a Small Town
Through neglect or population decline, some small towns throughout America find themselves lagging behind in business, education and...
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 2, 20193 min read
Coyote Creek to do Fundraiser at Rock the Amp Summer Concert Series 8-3-19!
Dallas Summer Concert Series is going to be a great time tomorrow night! Coyote Creek will be performing at 6:00 pm followed by Oregon's...
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Dallas Area Visitors
Aug 1, 20193 min read
A True Polk County Treasure!
Moss covers the trail and hangs from the branches of trees that tower over you and disappear into the sky. You can’t tell how tall the...
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